
The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles(2014)
Josephine and Iris, sisters with opposite personalities, have their relationship radically transformed while working on a book.


Charlie, a 17-year-old girl tortured by doubt, is thrilled when she becomes friends with Sarah, but when Sarah tires of Charlie and looks for a new friend, their relationship takes an ominous turn.

Joséphine Japy
Charlie

Lou de Laâge
Sarah

Isabelle Carré
Vanessa

Roxane Duran
Victoire

Claire Keim
Laura

Radivoje Bukvić
Charlie's father

Thomas Solivérès
Gastine

Camille Claris
Delphine

Louka Meliava
Lucas

Louise Grinberg
Louise
Breathe is a drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of woman director. Directed by Mélanie Laurent, it stars Joséphine Japy, Lou de Laâge, Isabelle Carré. Charlie, a 17-year-old girl tortured by doubt, is thrilled when she becomes friends with Sarah, but when Sarah tires of Charlie and looks for a new friend, their relationship takes an ominous turn.
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